E.E. Smith was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. Their tough 17-2 defeat to the Triton Hawks might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to E.E. Smith of the 17-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Taliyah Evans and Maya Florido stepped up to the plate in a big way. Evans went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double, while Florido scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Triton's side, Grace Arnold spent all four innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two earned runs on four hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Berkley Campbell and Abby Miller did most of the damage at the plate: Campbell scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Miller went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Shelby Mclamb, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
E.E. Smith's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Triton, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
E.E. Smith will be playing in front of their home fans against Overhills at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Triton, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 9-7 loss vs. Midway on the 18th.
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